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Email BoardNorman G. Ambrosini Elementary
3850 Rohnerville Road, Fortuna, CA 95540-3122
Summary
Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 29th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 22.9% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down.
36.9% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 22.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 36.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 4,195/4,657 (10th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,427/4,657 (48th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 15:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 282 |
| Low-Income Students | 214 (75.9%) |
| English Learners | 19 (6.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 5.9 points from last year and fell 8.1 points over the full period. Math rose 0.5 points from last year and was unchanged over the full period.
•Math 0.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 14.3% to 28.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 4,195 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.5-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 16.0-point gap at a typical California K–4 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 41% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 38% to 38%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 35.6% to 38.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 2,427 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 28.5-point math income gap is wider than the 19.4-point gap at a typical California K–4 school. It widened over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 42 schools for reading and 43 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–4 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary compare within the district?
Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 2 K–4 schools in Fortuna Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary rank in California?
Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary ranks No. 4,195 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,427 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math among 2 K–4 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 17.6% meet the reading standard and 28.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary compare with other schools in Fortuna?
Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 2 K–4 schools in Fortuna with 2026 results.
Explore schools in FortunaHow does Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary compare with other schools in Humboldt County?
Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 3 K–4 schools in Humboldt County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Humboldt CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–4 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Norman G. Ambrosini ElementaryThis school | 36.9% | 22.9% |
| Linell K. Walker Elementary | 23.2% | 30.3% |
